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Nissan Silvia S15 Buying Guide: JDM Legend Now Import-Eligible for US
By Dan Burkandt on March 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Nissan Silvia S15 Buying Guide: The Ultimate JDM Drift Icon The Nissan Silvia S15 represents one of Japan's most celebrated sports coupes—a vehicle that perfectly balances everyday usability with extraordinary performance potential. As early models from 1999 approach their 25th annive …
Top Japanese Sports Cars Eligible for Import in 2025
By Dan Burkandt on March 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The 25-year rule has opened exciting new possibilities for JDM enthusiasts in 2025. This year marks the eligibility of Japanese vehicles manufactured in 2000, including some of the most sought-after models from the peak of Japan's performance car era. At West Coast Shipping, we've see …
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Japan to USA? 2025 Guide
By Dan Burkandt on March 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Shipping a Car from Japan to the USA The process of importing a Japanese vehicle to American shores involves numerous cost factors that extend beyond just the purchase price. Whether you're eyeing a classic Skyline GT-R that's now eligible under the 25-year rule, a practical Kei truck …
Kei Cars & Trucks from Japan: Their Growing Popularity & How to Import them to the US
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 21, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Kei cars and Kei trucks are a Japanese phenomenon and have been local to Japan since 1949. Made to spur vehicle ownership in Japan, Kei cars and trucks are properly compact and are legally limited to 3.4 m (11.2 ft) in length, 1.48 m (4.9 ft) in width and 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in height. The …
Nissan Figaro - A beloved import from Japan
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on February 8, 2017 at 6:11 PM
With its retro style, the Nissan Figaro can easily be mistaken to have come straight out of the 60s. But the Figaro is more recent than you think. Produced in 1991 for just a single year, you couldn't simply go to a dealer and buy this Nissan.